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The tableware market in China: Is disposable tableware on its way out?

the tableware market in China

The revenue of the tableware market in China was 213.24 billion yuan in 2017, increasing from 205.68 billion yuan in 2016. The size of the market grows consistently, metal-ware takes up the largest share of the market, ceramics come next and glass is a relatively small share. Data source: Zhiyan consulting, Size of China’s tableware […]

China’s startup scene: Lively, relentless, and unmatched by anything else

China's startup scene

China’s startup scene has its ups and downs but has never been inactive. The country has long recognized the importance of startups in boosting economy and employment, and therefore has invested in startup ecosystems. On the one hand, the huge and homogeneous Chinese market offers a natural experiment field for aspiring entrepreneurs. On the other […]

China’s street vendor economy: A band-aid or permanent solution for post-COVID-19 unemployment?

China's street vendor economy

China’s street vendor economy transfers earnings from the store owners to lower-income people. In contrast to the blue-ocean strategy,  which creates significant economic value with innovative or disruptive solutions, street vendors use existing business models while cutting operation costs. It will not make people rich, but it is effective at turning unemployed people into self-employed […]

How Chinese netizens react to the Black Lives Matter protests in the US

Chinese netizens reaction to black lives matter protests

A spark arises in the quiet Midwestern city of Minneapolis, Minnesota and within a week, the whole country catches fire from New York to Los Angeles. Since the death of Gorge Floyd, an African American who was suffocated to death by police on May 25th, thousands of Americans brave the curfews and confinement rules linked […]

COVID-19 impact on elderly care in China

COVID-19 impact on elderly care in China

COVID-19 and the Chinese silver economy COVID-19 impact on elderly care in China will bring about new markets and consumer concerns. Governments, institutions and private companies have already been working together to reform the Chinese elderly care industry. They have shown great resilience during the health crisis and will surely pick up speed post-pandemic. COVID-19 […]

The Face Mask Market in China: An Enforced Growing Trend | Daxue Consulting

the protective face mask market in China

In 2019, the size of the face mask market in China accounted for 27 billion yuan, with a 10.5 percent growth rate compared to 2018. Since December 2019, the spread of the Coronavirus in China has been driving the demand for medical face masks. Updated statistics that include the impact of COVID-19, show the face […]

Internet Censorship in China explained

internet censorship in China

The Internet and social media are pervasive and transformative forces in contemporary China. Nearly half of China’s 1.3 billion citizens now use the Internet. Use of the internet in China began in three phrases. First, with the advent of Internet cafés. Second, with the expansion of home and office based computers. Third, with the widespread […]

Divorce in China: will the post COVID-19 spike remain a trend?

divorce in China

China’s Ministry of Civil Affairs declared that over four million couples divorced in 2018, up 2% from the same period last year. China’s divorce rate has been steadily rising over the past ten years and this trend is expected to continue for the foreseeable future. During and after China’s coronavirus quarantine period, Global Times reported […]

Coronavirus China Economic Impact Report

COVID-19 economic impact in China

Download our Coronavirus China Economic Impact report The Coronavirus China Economic Impact report covers the spread of the outbreak in China, what industries are growing, and which industries are severely impacted. We also zoom in on the economies of Wuhan and Hubei, as well as Coronavirus impacts on the global supply chain. Lastly, we share […]

Changes in Chinese consumer demand during the Coronavirus

Chinese consumer demand during Coronavirus

What does China need more of? We observed Chinese consumption during the Coronavirus and witnessed a radical shift from brick and mortar physical services towards online services in China. Given the number of people self-quarantined in their homes, those that frequented physical stores, gyms, and workplaces, are now trying out virtual offerings. Newcomers such as […]